Help! Everything's piling up!

[Arianne Weaver]

I saw the consultant today. I've had "women's problems" since Feb. this year, & have just been told I need the modern version of a D&C, and then either a hormone coil implant or, possibly, a hysterectomy. This will involve a general anaesthetic, so time off work.

Incase I do have to have the hysterectomy, I need to lose weight. I'm not massive, but we're looking at at about 4-5 stone (56 -70 pounds)

I have to reapply for my own job by Weds. morning. I've been doing it 2 years, but it's a temporary renewal. This means full formal interviews, observations doing the job, etc.

I also found out accidentally that someone I was at school with is applying for the job. She is better qualified than me, & has more experience with this exact job. I don't think she knows it's my job at the moment, as we lost touch. And even if she did know, why shouldn't she apply?

I could do with help, please.

I (obviously) want the medical stuff to go well, with the minimum of intervention. I could do with help getting the weight off.
And I need a job - my husband is disabled and can't work, I have a10-year-old daughter & I am the breadwinner. I know it doesn't have to be this job (which I love, am good at, & have lots of friends with:weirdsmil), but I do need something that will pay the bills & provide a bit extra for treats.

I've asked the cards for guidance, & they say " things you don't yet know about are at work. Everything will be OK."
I trust the Goddess, and the God, but I would appreciate help in dealing with all this, especially so I can do my best at interview next Monday.
If I don't get it, then it's not meant to be, but I could do with calming & energizing (yeah, I know that's an oxymoron, but that's how I feel!)

Thanks!
Yours confusedly, Arianne.
ps & my dog has an eye infection & my daughter's schoolwork is giving concern and my husband has digestive problems & he's diabetic............................

[brigidrose]

I will send you calming and peaceful energy so you can sort through all your options purposefully and quickly. There is always a bigger picture that we can't see. Everything will work out.


:)

[soulforge]

when it rains...it pours..at least in my life it does..however...the most beautiful plants grow and bloom...afterword..sending some energy also..:)

[Zetta]

Sending you calming energy for you, Healing energy for the drs., the doggie and the husband... Sending energy for school to the little one... and sending the best of luck for the job situation... and awesomeness energy for when you have to re interview... (awesomeness energy... energy in which everything you do will be AWESOME!) Jobs are hard to come by and hard to keep these days it seems.

[Shawn Blackwolf]

You got it , Arianne...:thumbsup:

Will keep you in my thoughts...

And yes...all will work out...:uhhuhuh:

[jessicaabruno]

Arianne,

Sorry to hear all about your women and other problems. Highly recommend that you check this series of books out and their companion website as well. Our Bodies, Ourselves, The Boston Women's Health Book Collective. Information on Women's Health & Sexuality - Our Bodies Ourselves (http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/). Have say that I really have found them to be a valuable resource for me. Basically, it made more proactive and etc then being more passive.

Really have no useful suggestions for your anther problems.

Good luck you on this and everything gets resolve with you and etc.

[Arianne Weaver]

News flash
That friend hasn't been called for interview (if she applied, or her husband....) but someone else I know has, & he's good!
Oh, what the heck - they've renewed my contract already, once (so I've done 2 years here), and by this time next year I'll be qualified at a higher level, so they might as well keep the one they know can do the job & will do all the extra stuff too.

I just wish my health would sort itself out, but it seems to be getting worse - probably the stress isn't helping!
Thanks for all your help, folks - I appreciate it.

[jessicaabruno]

Arianne,

Sorry, to hear about your friends problems. Thats good to hear that your contract was renewed again and etc.

Again, highly recommend that you check this series of books out and their companion website as well. Our Bodies, Ourselves, The Boston Women's Health Book Collective. Information on Women's Health & Sexuality - Our Bodies Ourselves (http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/). Have say that I really have found them to be a valuable resource for me. Basically, it made more proactive and etc then being more passive.

[sarabethv]

:hugz:

[Glowy]

Squee about the contract!!:boing:

Sorry about the uterus. They are way more trouble than they are worth. I wish we could pull them out when we want a baby and stuff them away when we don't.

Energy and a (hug) that it does all sort out and is a speedy recovery!

[Arianne Weaver]

They renewed my contract last May for this year - I now have an interview about my contract for next academic year - starting in September. I have to pay bills (don't we all !) and am panicing.
I don't appear to be communicating well - not a good sign when up for renewal of a teaching contract.

I agree about the uterus - I have no desire for any more children, and wish we could just turn them off when not needed for procreation - keep the playground bits working, obviously!
I've looked at the website, but not sure how it applies to me .
Male readers look away now, or be grossed out!
Basically, I've been on a period since Feb. 9th and am fed up! Tablets have slowed things right down, but now they're back with a vengeance; I am again on what is basically a full period despite being on Norethisterone - an artificial progesterone.
I saw the consultant but he hadn't received the scan results fom an abdominal and a vaginal ultrasound scan I had a fortnight previously at a different hospital. (Yay, joined up health care!)
He says I might need a hormone-impregnated coil if my uterus is the normal size. If not, it might be more serious and I might need a hysterectomy.
There is also the possibility that it "might be somethig more serious" ?????
Now waiting for another appointment to see him again, to discuss what to do.

I suspect that the job-related stress re. the interview is making things worse.

I go on holiday for 5 days on Sat.23rd. I should know about the job by then, & the rest will do me good.
Will let you know what the heck is going on when I know myself.
Again, thanks for everyone's support.

[Crystal Willowtree]

:hugz:

[Lunacie]

I saw the consultant today. I've had "women's problems" since Feb. this year, & have just been told I need the modern version of a D&C, and then either a hormone coil implant or, possibly, a hysterectomy. This will involve a general anaesthetic, so time off work.

Incase I do have to have the hysterectomy, I need to lose weight. I'm not massive, but we're looking at at about 4-5 stone (56 -70 pounds)

I have to reapply for my own job by Weds. morning. I've been doing it 2 years, but it's a temporary renewal. This means full formal interviews, observations doing the job, etc.

I also found out accidentally that someone I was at school with is applying for the job. She is better qualified than me, & has more experience with this exact job. I don't think she knows it's my job at the moment, as we lost touch. And even if she did know, why shouldn't she apply?

I could do with help, please.

I (obviously) want the medical stuff to go well, with the minimum of intervention. I could do with help getting the weight off.
And I need a job - my husband is disabled and can't work, I have a10-year-old daughter & I am the breadwinner. I know it doesn't have to be this job (which I love, am good at, & have lots of friends with:weirdsmil), but I do need something that will pay the bills & provide a bit extra for treats.

I've asked the cards for guidance, & they say " things you don't yet know about are at work. Everything will be OK."
I trust the Goddess, and the God, but I would appreciate help in dealing with all this, especially so I can do my best at interview next Monday.
If I don't get it, then it's not meant to be, but I could do with calming & energizing (yeah, I know that's an oxymoron, but that's how I feel!)

Thanks!
Yours confusedly, Arianne.
ps & my dog has an eye infection & my daughter's schoolwork is giving concern and my husband has digestive problems & he's diabetic............................

Sending a bunch of energy for you and the rest of your family, for things to get easier and less stressful all around. :hugz:

[Nesta]

Arianne you have my sincere best wishes. I hope it all works out ok for you.

[jessicaabruno]

I've looked at the website, but not sure how it applies to me .
Male readers look away now, or be grossed out!
Basically, I've been on a period since Feb. 9th and am fed up! Tablets have slowed things right down, but now they're back with a vengeance; I am again on what is basically a full period despite being on Norethisterone - an artificial progesterone.
I saw the consultant but he hadn't received the scan results fom an abdominal and a vaginal ultrasound scan I had a fortnight previously at a different hospital. (Yay, joined up health care!)
He says I might need a hormone-impregnated coil if my uterus is the normal size. If not, it might be more serious and I might need a hysterectomy.
There is also the possibility that it "might be somethig more serious" ?????
Now waiting for another appointment to see him again, to discuss what to do.

I suspect that the job-related stress re. the interview is making things worse.

I go on holiday for 5 days on Sat.23rd. I should know about the job by then, & the rest will do me good.
Will let you know what the heck is going on when I know myself.
Again, thanks for everyone's support.

Arianne,

Sorry, for being late in seeing and replying to your response to me.

Have to say you are misinterpreting the site. Especially With Male readers look away now, or be grossed out! Basically, again it misconception. They do allow them and etc.

[Clair de la Lune]

I am sorry about everything that you are going through. Great big huge :hugz: to you!!

I really hope that everything gets found out and taken care of, and that you get the job that you are meant for, and that it is better than you could have hoped for! I hope that all the other issues work themselves out too.

I am sending you and your loved ones positive energy, including some calming energy for yourself, and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Please keep us updated! :hugz:

Many rich blessings to you and yours,:smile:
Clair

[Cindlady2]

Good luck!

[HetHert]

:hugz: Sorry I'm late to the thread. I hope for the best. I know women issues can be so stressful. Try to relax and I'll send you what I can.

[Philosophia]

Sending healing, positive, and comforting energy to you! :hugz:

[Arianne Weaver]

Thank you all. I've been away (with husband, daughter, Mum & Step-Dad) for 4 days, & have relaxed a lot.

jessicaabruno, sorry if I'm not making myself clear again. My comment about "Male readers look away now" refered to my description of my symptoms, not the site, which appears to be interesting.

I don't believe in women's bodies being an "unclean unknown" to men, and on re-reading my post I realise that's how it may have come across. I'm a firm believer in both open knowledge and in the power inherent in a woman's body, as in that of a man!

[Arianne Weaver]

News!
* They have given my job to another candidate - not the one I was worried about, but someone with only one year's experience at the job. She will, of course, be cheaper to employ, and looks good on paper - she is qualified to teach to A-level in this subject, which I am not, yet.

*This week I have had another 2 complaints letters from parents, addressed to the Head.
One was about my getting one mark out of all the year's marks for a child mixed up LAST DECEMBER, at a parents' evening. THe parent is withdrawing both daughters & sending them to a non-feepaying school. I suppose he wants someone to blame.
The other was a complaint from a parent about the quality of printing of an exam paper her daughter sat on Tuesday. She says this is another example of the "poor preperation(sic) and lack of attention to detail by the teacher."
This is a woman I have been friendly withfor 3 years at the PTA. She can't be bothered to A) use my name or B)get the facts first.
She also says her daughter felt unprepared for the content of this paper.
The Girl got 68% in the test.She was obviously worried she hadn't done well & told Mum a sob story - as 13-year-olds will. What is upsetting is that Mum didn't ask politely for the facts.

*Things like this have been happening for 2 years - parents seem to fasten on to me & attack. They ignore the facts about their child's attainment compared to that in other subjects, ( It is at least on a par, & in some cases better!) & just blame me for anything they can think of.

*I am sick of it all. I am so glad I can move away from what several of my colleagues have termed a"Witch-hunt" If only they knew!

*SO, I have decided not to make too good a case for myself on Friday - the School Governors want a meeting, & decided to hold it on a day I'm not in school (as a part-timer). They couldn't even be bothered to check!

*Healthwise, things calmed right down while on holiday, but have reeturned to "full flood" within 3 days of being back at work.

***** So, I'm going to do some supply teaching - (I think they're called substitute teachers in the US) and set up my story-telling business as I described on an earlier thread.

The name of my business is Ravens' Tales and for a fortnight I have had crows, rooks & jackdaws turning up everywhere - including rescuing a young Jackdaaw from the canal near my home. (There are no actual ravens in this area, but the others are of the same family & are near equivalents.)

*Thank the Lord & Lady I now feel no conflict about following my dream. I just need to make enough to pay the bills, have some over for traets, & build up a pension-pot privately, since I won't be paying into the Teachers' scheme any more.

Thanks for all your good wishes.
I will post a thread about my business soon. Does anyone know a good website designer?:smileroll

[Shawn Blackwolf]

Good fortune , Arianne !

I knew a woman , many years ago...

A storyteller , who made a raven headress , beak and all ,
and raven feather and leather robe , to perform in...

She ended up being invited to all sorts of events...

And paid well...:thumbsup:

[Herumetem]

I'll be praying for you as well. Just remember that the gods have said that they'll help you through, so they're at your side every step of the way.

[jessicaabruno]

jessicaabruno, sorry if I'm not making myself clear again. My comment about "Male readers look away now" refered to my description of my symptoms, not the site, which appears to be interesting.

I don't believe in women's bodies being an "unclean unknown" to men, and on re-reading my post I realise that's how it may have come across. I'm a firm believer in both open knowledge and in the power inherent in a woman's body, as in that of a man!

Arianne,

Again, sorry, for being late in seeing and replying to your response to me. Please, call me Jessica instead of call me by my username.

At the same time still feel the same way as I did before. In fact I really don't have an issue with this as well.

Have to say you are misinterpreting the site. Especially With Male readers look away now, or be grossed out! Basically, again it misconception. They do allow them and etc.